Rewriting history – Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to its first-ever World Cup victory (opens original article in a new tab)

Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory with a 3-1 win over New Zealand, led by Mohamed Salah's decisive goal, boosting their chances of advancing in the tournament.

• Egypt won its first-ever World Cup match against New Zealand in the 2026 tournament
• Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory
• The win positions Egypt strongly in Group G with chances to advance to the knockout stages